Sartana in the Valley of Death
Smooth and lethal gunfighter Lee Calloway helps three bandit brothers escape from jail under the condition that they give him fifty percent of the stolen gold they have hidden. Of course, the treacherous sibling trio don't plan on keeping their end of the deal.
Curator's Take
“Sartana returns (though usually played by a different actor in these knock-offs). This one is standard fare, gadgets, impossibly fast draws, and a plot that serves only to set up the next shootout.”
Why This Movie Is Important
Part of the endless Sartana cycle, this film reinforces the character as a supernatural trickster. It is pure escapism, where style, fashion, and impossible gunplay take precedence over realism or plot.
Production Details
Sartana in the Valley of Death is a 1970 western film directed by Roberto Mauri. Originally released in Italy under the title "Sartana nella valle degli avvoltoi", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The soundtrack was composed by Augusto Martelli. Cinematography was handled by Sandro Mancori. The film stars William Berger as Lee Calloway alias Sartana, Wayde Preston as Anthony Douglas, and Aldo Berti as George Douglas. Running 1 hour and 38 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
This film features one of the most absurd gadgets in the genre: a mechanical robot that dispenses dynamite. It marks the point where the Sartana series embraced full cartoon logic.
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